Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Analyse and define the problem and identify criteria for an acceptable solution.
• Identify relevant information and engineering knowledge and skills for solving the problem.
• Generate and formulate possible approaches that would lead to a workable solution for the problem.
• Model and analyse possible solutions.
• Evaluate possible solutions and select the best solution.
• Formulate and present the solution in an appropriate form.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Bring to bear an appropriate mix of knowledge of mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, natural science and engineering science at a fundamental level and in a specialist area on the solution of broadly-defined engineering problems.
• Use theories, principles and laws.
• Perform formal analysis and modelling on engineering materials, components, systems or processes.
• Communicate concepts, ideas and theories.
• Perform reasoning about and conceptualising engineering materials, components, systems or processes.
• Handle uncertainty and risk.
• Perform work within the boundaries of the practice area.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Formulate the design problem to satisfy user needs, applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation.
• Plan and manage the design process to focus on important issues and recognises and deals with constraints.
• Acquire and evaluate knowledge, information and resources to apply appropriate principles and design tools to provide a workable solution.
• Perform design tasks including analysis, quantitative modelling and optimisation of the product, system or process subject to the relevant premises, assumptions, constraints and restrictions.
• Evaluate alternatives for implementation and select a preferred solution based on techno-economic analysis and judgement.
• Assess the selected design in terms of social, economic, legal, health, safety, and environmental impact and benefits.
• Communicate the design logic and relevant information in a technical report.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Plan and conduct investigations and experiments within an appropriate discipline.
• Search available literature and critically evaluate material for suitability to the investigation.
• Perform analysis as necessary to the investigation.
• Select and use equipment or software as appropriate in the investigations.
• Analyse, interpret and derive information from available data.
• Conclude an analysis of all available evidence.
• Record the purpose, process and outcomes of the investigation in a technical report.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Assess the method, skill or tool for applicability and limitations against the required result.
• Apply the method, skill or tool correctly to achieve the required result.
• Test and assess results produced by the method, skill or tool against required results.
• Create, select and use computer applications as required by the discipline.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Use appropriate structure, style and language of written and oral communication for the communication and the target audience.
• Use appropriate and effective graphics in enhancing the meaning of the text.
• Use visual materials to enhance oral communications.
• Use acceptable methods for providing information to others involved in the engineering activity.
• Deliver oral communication fluently with the intended meaning being apparent.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Explain the impact of technology in terms of the benefits and limitations on society.
• Analyse the engineering activity in terms of the impact on occupational and public health and safety.
• Analyse the engineering activity in terms of the impact on the physical environment.
• Take into consideration personal, social, economic, cultural values and requirements for those who are affected by the engineering activity.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Explain the principles of planning, organising, leading and controlling.
• Carry out individual work effectively, strategically and on time.
• Contribute to team activities, including at disciplinary boundaries, support the output of the team as a whole.
• Demonstrate functioning as a team leader is demonstrated.
• Organise and manage a design or research project.
• Carry out effective communication in the context of individual and teamwork.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

• Manage learning tasks autonomously and ethically, individually and in learning groups.
• Reflect learning undertaken on and own learning requirements and determine strategies to suit personal learning style and preferences.
• Source, organise and evaluate relevant information.
• Comprehend and apply the knowledge acquired outside of formal instruction.
• Critically challenge assumptions and embrace new thinking.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:

• Describe the nature and complexity of ethical dilemmas.
• Describe the ethical implications of decisions made.
• Apply ethical reasoning to evaluate engineering solutions.
• Maintain continued competence through keeping abreast of up-to-date tools and techniques available in the workplace.
• Understand and embrace the system of continuing professional development as an on-going process.
• Accept responsibility for consequences stemming from own actions.
• Make judgements in decision making during problem solving and design.

Integrated Assessment:

• Portfolios.
• Experiments and practical work.
• Projects.
• Simulations.
• Written assignments.
• Written tests.
• Case studies and case presentations.
• Peer group evaluation.
• Face to face contact with learners.

Formative and Summative Assessments:

• Formative assessments are at the discretion of individual lecturers and are used to guide students in their progress.
• Summative assessments are guided by the institution's policy and require a minimum of four assessments for semester-based modules.
• A minimum of three and a maximum of five opportunities are given to students to achieve the different Exit Level Outcomes.
• Students who do not master the Exit Level Outcome will fail the module regardless of the final mark obtained.